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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-22Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, December 6, 2022 1. Mayor called the Meeting to Order at 6:02 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Lane R. Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Maylor Collins- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Gregory C. East- Absent Michael P. Reis- Aye 2. Mayor asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following items: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel about zoning matters and special exceptions. b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 7 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel about probable litigation- PSA Collection System Agreement. c. VA Coed 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Appointments to the Planning Commission and Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Dawson. Open Session Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 7:00 p.m. 3. Certification of Closed Session- The Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only the following items were discussed: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel about zoning matters and special exceptions. b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 7 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel about probable litigation- PSA Collection System Agreement. c. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Appointments to the Planning Commission and Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Penn. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Gregory C. East- Abstained James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 4. Mr. Reis lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Mr. East gave the invocation. 6. Guests and Visitors- The mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. Page 1 of 6 / December 6, 2022 7. Modification of Public Session- Mr. Reis asked for a motion to add appointments to the 7Planning Commission and Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Mr. Clontz seconded the motion. Lane R. Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Gregory C. East- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 8. Commendation- Delegate Marie March and Delegate Will Morefield The Mayor read the Commendation for Delegate Marie March and Delegate Will Morefield The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe to approve the commendation. Lane R. Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Gregory C. East- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye The Mayor presented the award to Delegate Marie March. Ms. March accepted the award on behalf of Delegate Will Morefield. Mr. Radcliffe thanked the two delegates for their work in Richmond in regards to the Town's participation in the New River Valley Criminal Justice Academy. Ms. March spoke about her role in politics and her willingness to help local rural communities. Ms. March thanked the municipality for the commendation and their willingness to work with their delegates. 9. Public Hearing a. Case 2022-1OSE Taking it to the Streets/ Charlie Barbettini Special Exception for property located at 235 N. Jefferson Ave [tax parcel(s) 072-32-2-13, 072-32-2-11] for mixed use building. Ordinance 2022-19. Caroline Smith gave the staff report regarding the special exception request to allow a full-time live-in attendant for the warming station. The Planning Commission recommended approval for the special exception request on a 4-0 vote with conditions. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Vicky Goad spoke on behalf of First United Methodist Church stating the church financially supports the Warming Station and their mission to help the residents. Page 2 of 6 / December 6, 2022 1 1 Mr. Barbettini thanked staff for their participation in approving the Warming Station. Mr. Barbettini also gave an update on their progress on the Warming Station building and their plans for the live-in attendant. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. The motion was made by Mr. Radcliffe and seconded by Mr. Reis to approve the special exception with conditions. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Gregory C. East- Aye 10. Presentation James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye a. Update on West Main Water Line, Streetscapes, and Two -Way Traffic Bill Pedigo and Scott Aust with the Engineering Department gave an update on the water line project on West Main Street, the plans to convert Main Street into two-way traffic, and to better utilize the plans for the streetscape project. Mr. Reis asked if the traffic lights on Main Street would be changed to indicate a four- way stop and asked if there would be drawings for people to better visualize the plan. Mr. Aust confirmed that the traffic signals would be changed to four- way stops and noted that the designs for the streetscapes and sidewalks are being finalized with them available for review within the next month. The Town Manager added that the delay in completing the three projects is mainly due to the reviews at the state and federal levels. She asked Mr. Pedigo to elaborate on the benefits of the water line replacement which will provide increased water and fire flow to service both to domenstic and businesses and allow sprinkler capability at a lower cost. 11. Ordinance 2022-21 Trash Ordinance The Town Manager explained the major changes in the trash ordinance with penalties if individuals did not store/remove trash promptly. The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe to approve the ordinance. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Gregory C. East- Aye 12. Resolution 2022-47 Fee Schedule James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye Page 3 of 6 / December 6, 2022 The Town Manager explained the required amendment to the FY 2022-2023 fee schedule to include the fee for trash collection. The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Penn to approve the resolution. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 13. Modification to Public Session- Appointments to the Planning Commission and Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The motion was made by Mr. Reis to approve Rachel Arthur to the Planning Commission and Michelle Poore to the Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority with the formal resolution with term dates available at the next meeting. Mr. Dawson seconded the motion. Lane R. Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Gregory C. East- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 14. Public Comment a. Robert Runions of Birch Street spoke regarding his with concerns of the trash service and his two properties that are not occupied but have water service. The Town Manager responded that the approved ordinance allows for certification that if the property is unoccupied it would not require trash service for that property. b. Tracy McAfee of Pleasant Hill thanked council for the sidewalks on Memorial Drive. Mr. McAfee asked if the speed limit would change eventually on Rt 99 to Interstate 81 from 55 mph to 45 mph. Mr. Pedigo stated the change in the speed limit would be handled by VDOT and they are currently doing a speed study as that section of road is located in the county. c. Ike Jeanes of Spruce Street shared with the council his analysis of the financial increase for those residents that are on currently `low volume' users of trash service and asked for council to reconsider the fee for those residents. 15. Consent Agenda- Consideration of November 15, 2022 minutes Page 4 of 6 / December 6, 2022 The motion was made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe to approve the minutes. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Gregory C. East- Aye 16. Council Comments James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Michael P. Reis- Aye Mr. Dawson stated he is excited to see the downtown streets convert to two-way, stating that will have a huge impact for our small businesses with more people seeing what we have downtown. Mr. Dawson thanked the Town Manager for her explanation of the new trash service and encouraged residents and businesses who have questions to contact the Town instead of a third party. Mr. Dawson also asked for consideration at some point of the 35-mph speed limit on Rt 11 past Pulaski Hospital to the traffic light at the elementary school stating he thought it could be transitioned to 45 mph. Mr. Radcliffe stated he was very impressed with the Christmas Parade this year and thanked staff and volunteers for the event. He also stated he was looking forward to the changes in the downtown area. Mr. Clontz asked if more signage could be added for those businesses on West Main Street while Main Street is closed due to the waterline project. Mr. Reis stated the Christmas Parade was great and thanked those involved. He also stated he anticipated hiccups with the new trash service but asked residents to be patient and reach out with questions. Mayor Collins stated he had gotten reports that the sidewalk on 9th Street needs to be fixed as well as the sidewalks on Randolph Ave. Mr. Collins stated there are complaints of the train horn at 3am every morning and he was not happy that Main Street was closed the night before the Christmas Parade. Mr. Collins encouraged residents to support the West Main Street businesses while West Main Street is closed. Mr. Collins stated that the Town is moving forward and is looking better than ever and we need the support of our small businesses. 17. Manager's Report The Town Manager noted the locations where signage has been placed for downtown business parking while the street is closed and noted we will continue to look for ways to market the downtown area. She reported that customers at the Jackson Park Inn have complained about the train whistle and the owners have submitted a request for a `quiet zone' from Randolph St. to Washington Ave during the overnight hours. She stated she will forward the request to Norfolk Southern with the approval of the council and noted that the Jackson Park Inn has stated they would cover expenses to conduct the study by Norfolk Southern. She reported the Christmas Parade was one of the largest and Page 5 of 6 / December 6, 2022 reminded council of Mr. Penn and Mr. Pedigo's retirement receptions on December 201n and December 22°d and invited staff and residents to attend. 18. Reminder of Future Council Meetings a. Cancellation of January 3, 2023 Town Council Meeting b. December 20, 2022- Closed Session 6:00 p.m.; Public Session 7:00 p.m. 19. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. AT T is C. Hale Clerk of Council TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA Shannon Collins Mayor Page 6 of 6 / December 6, 2022